🎵 Song Overview
- Title: 신청곡 (Song Request)
- Artist: 이소라 (So-ra Lee) feat. SUGA (BTS)
- Released: 2019
- Genre: Ballad / Alternative R&B / Indie Pop
Released in January 2019, this collaboration between veteran ballad singer So-ra Lee and BTS’s rapper SUGA brought together two generations of Korean music. Written and composed by Tablo (of Epik High), the song was an instant hit, topping charts and resonating with listeners for its poignant lyrics and atmospheric sound.
📖 What It's About
"Song Request" captures the feeling of someone turning to late-night radio as a refuge from loneliness. As the person requests a song, they reveal their yearning—for comfort, for a connection, for someone who’s no longer there. The lyrics beautifully convey emotional vulnerability and the silent stories that songs help carry.
💬 Why I Love It
So-ra Lee’s voice is tender and haunting, and SUGA’s verse adds a contrasting texture with his calm, introspective rap. The arrangement is minimal, allowing the raw emotion to shine through. It’s one of those songs best experienced alone, preferably with headphones on during a quiet night drive.
This track showcased SUGA’s lyrical depth and So-ra Lee’s timeless presence, becoming one of the most acclaimed ballad-hip-hop collaborations in recent K-pop history.
🎧 Listen Now
🎵 Also available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Melon
